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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.
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- Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the decision Biden has made in how to respond to the drone strike in Jordan
The US has decided on their course of action when it comes to retaliating to the drone strike that killed and injured over forty US troops. Their response is…
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Greg Lowe: Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum Co-Chair on the AUKUS discussions set to occur at todays trans-Tasmin meeting
AUKUS is expected to be a topic at today's trans-Tasman meeting. New Zealand and Australia's Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers will meet for talks in…
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Nikki Chamberlain: Auckland University Senior Law Lecturer on Green Bay High School placing CCTV cameras in bathrooms to stop vaping
An Auckland high school has placed CCTV cameras in its bathrooms in a bid to stop vaping. Green Bay High School students have taken to social media to voice…
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Sasha Lockley: Money Sweetspot CEO says the laws governing the lending process were too restrictive
Banking restrictions are on the chopping block, in the hope to make the lending process smoother. Laws introduced by the previous government which aimed to…
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Cheryl Adamson: Parnell Business Association General Manager on the uptick in disorderly behaviour linked to nearby Kainga Ora tenants
The Parnell Business Association wants more to be done to address what it says is a sharp rise in crime and disorderly behaviour, linked to nearby Kainga Ora…
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Catherine Delahunty: Former Green MP on the Green's leadership in the wake of James Shaw's resignation
There’s potential for a more radical leadership of the Greens in the wake of co-leader James Shaw's resignation. Shaw's announced he'll step down in March but…
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Mike Hosking: James Shaw is a fish out of water when it comes to the Greens
I have never really been able to work James Shaw out. As he quit his leadership yesterday, which made perfect sense, he waxed lyrical about the Green Party…
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Oliver Hartwich: New Zealand Initiative Economist Director says Reserve Bank policy needs to be in line with government policy to reduce inflation
High inflation in certain parts of the economy is dashing hopes of a cut in the OCR. Reserve Bank Chief Executive Paul Conway says despite overall inflation…
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Jason Walls: Political Editor ahead of Parliament's first sitting of 2024
Parliament is officially back in business, with the first sitting of the year today. The Government will resume its 100 Day Action Plan, which still includes…
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Karen Morrish: New Zealand Apples & Pears CEO on the export forecasts bouncing back to pre-cyclone levels
The annual apple and pear crop is forecast to pip last year's total. New Zealand Apples & Pears estimates export volume at 21.2 million boxes, a rebound from…
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Mike Hosking: Do we need to have more logical discussions around the Treaty?
I am assuming you got as bored as I did over the break with the obsession—or mania, as Shane Jones quite rightly called it— when it came to ACT's idea of…
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Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ Policy Director says that decades of underinvestment are to blame for Wellington's water crisis
Decades of underinvestment are to blame for Wellington's water crisis, according to infrastructure experts. Wellington is facing tightening water restrictions…
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Brigitte Morten: Former Senior Ministerial Advisor to National on David Seymour's plans for the Treaty Principles Bill
A political commentator says the Prime Minister is continuing to distance himself from ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. The bill featured heavily in ACT Party…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on protestors throwing soup on the Mona Lisa painting
The famous Mona Lisa painting has fallen victim to yet another protest attack, with activists hurling pumpkin soup over the 16th century masterpiece. The…
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Mark Potter: NZEI president says teachers struggling to retain student engagement as schools start up again
It's the first day schools can go back for term 1. The new Government's making compulsory an hour each of reading, writing and maths at primary school. Next…
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Roman Travers: New Zealand needs more funding to get tourism back on track
New Zealand needs a great deal in order to get back on track, printing money and once again becoming an almost first world nation that the rest of the world…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the British and Victoria & Albert Museums returning artefacts to Ghana after 150 years
The UK is sending back Ghana's 'crown jewels'. The long-term loan deal will see the artefacts returned 150 years after they were looted from the court of the…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the possibility that more banks will lower their interest rates
Other banks might be following ASB in dropping interest rates. ASB is dropping its rates on its three, four, and five-year home loan terms. Westpac Chief…
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Mary-Lynn Huxford: Voyce National Care Youth Participation Advisor on the data issues at Oranga Tamariki
An NGO is alarmed by data issues at Oranga Tamariki. An Independent Children’s Monitor report has revealed gaps in information about whether children in state…
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Roman Travers: It seems the Associate Health Minister has lost the plot
For the record, New Zealand doesn’t have a minister for the tobacco industry. Or does it? The Associate Health Minister, Casey Costello is being labelled by…
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Jason Walls: Political Editor wraps Rātana and the crowd's response
The Government faced some heat yesterday at Rātana. NZ First’s Winston Peters and Shane Jones were both booed by some in the crowd, and the Prime Minister…
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Ashley Church: Property Commentator on the average rent reaching an all-time high and the Bay of Plenty becoming the most expensive place to rent
New Zealand's average rent has gone through the roof and is sitting at an all-time high. Latest Trade Me figures show the national median rent is $625 a week…
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Roman Travers: What is achieved by Mitre 10 changing the names?
More so than ever, we live in a world where virtually everyone is outraged or offended more frequently. There’s never been anything wrong with being outraged…
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Christina Leung: New Zealand Institute of Economic Research Principal Economist on inflation rates dropping to 4.7%
New Zealand might not be entirely out of the woods with high inflation. The Consumers Price Index rose 4.7% in the year to December, a two year low. The New…
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Henry Russell: ANZ Economist ahead of Stats NZ releasing the quarterly inflation numbers
All signs are pointing to a much-needed easing in inflation. Stats NZ will release its latest quarterly inflation numbers at 10.45 this morning. They're…
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Roman Travers: Seems like no one really knows how to run the Health Ministry
Yesterday we became aware of yet another giant leap backwards for the mankind of New Zealand, based upon an entirely retrospective move by this coalition…
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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst says that New Zealand should focus on diplomatic endeavours instead of military involvement against Houthis
Fears that New Zealand's military involvement in the fight against Houthi rebels in Yemen could close diplomatic doors. Six personnel are being deployed to the…
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Dr Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ Chair on the Health Minister wanting to return decision making to the regions
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti wants to return more decision making to the regions. The previous government scrapped district health boards, forming the central…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the possibility that Anthony Albanese will break a tax cut election promise
The Australian Prime Minister looks to be breaking his election promises when it comes to tax cuts. Amidst a cost-of-living crisis, Anthony Albanese looks set…
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Roman Travers: Don't stop whingeing
It’s fair to say that we all love nothing better than to complain about what gets up our collective noses right? Whether it’s the weather, a perennial go to…
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Logan Church: 1News Correspondent on Ron DeSantis dropping out of the Republican nominee race and endorsing Donald Trump
How this year's US presidential election is shaping up may come as a surprise. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the race for Republican nominee…
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Bodo Lang: Massey University Marketing Professor on the Commerce Commission's investigation into supermarket pricing and promotional practices
The Commerce Commission's launched investigations into the two big supermarket chains' pricing and promotional practices. It's looking into whether the…
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Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on the potential benefits of the Treaty Principles Bill
There’s fears the Treaty Principles Bill could be a missed opportunity. ACT is seeking to introduce legislation to redefine the Treaty principles by the end of…
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Richard Arnold: Biden Backs Supreme Court Ruling On Trump
President Biden is backing a Colorado Supreme Court ruling, which sees Donald Trump struck off the state's ballot papers. Colorado's highest court voted the…
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Gisborne Rebuild: Mayor Welcoming Visitors For Summer
As rebuilding efforts continue in Gisborne, the Mayor is welcoming visitors for summer. The city was hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle with homes and…
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Logan Church: TVNZ US Correspondent on the Republicans voting to investigate impeaching President Joe Biden
Politics is heating up in Washington DC in the lead up to next year's presidential election, with Republicans voting to investigate impeaching President Biden…
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Tim Dower: Only six cases of excessive force isn't so bad
Remember those protests at Parliament last year, and the incredible scenes at the end? Once it was over and the fires were out, and the rocks and broken glass…
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Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist on the GDP falling by 0.3 percent in September
An economist says signs on inflation are finally looking more positive. GDP fell 0.3% in the September quarter, a much worse result than most economists…
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Nick Hill: Tataki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive on the FIFA Women's World Cup boosting Auckland's economy
Auckland continues to prove that it's the sporting capital of the country. The city played a major role in this year's FIFA Women's World Cup - hosting nine…
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Tim Dower: Backing out of the Interislander deal was a no-brainer
I think the new Government's actually done at least one thing right this week. Backing out of the Interislander funding deal was a no-brainer really, if you…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the release of the September GDP figures
New Zealand's GDP is predicted to see a minor pre-Christmas bump. Stats NZ will release the September quarter figures later this morning. Gross Domestic…
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Max Whitehead: Small Business Voice CEO on rising requests for redundancy and restructuring support
The economic climate has many small businesses making tough decisions to stay afloat. Strong inflationary pressures and a drop in consumer demand has meant…
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Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association spokesperson on the Government scrapping the Cook Strait mega-ferry upgrade
It's back to the drawing board for KiwiRail on the future of the Interislander as the government axes new upgrades. Contracts were signed to buy two new…
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Tim Dower: RealMe wants too much
Look, thanks so much for taking part in this, just a little experiment on people's reaction to, response, and experience with this portal passport arrangement…
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Adrian Macey: Climate Change Research Institute Adjunct Professor on the Climate Change Commission's advice to meet emissions reduction goals
The Climate Change Commission's released advice to the government to meet emissions reductions goals by 2030. It makes 27 recommendations including building…
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Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Interim Chief Executive on the blanket speed limit reduction requirements being removed
The Transport Minister's hit the brakes on blanket speed limit reductions. Simeon Brown's removed requirements for Road Controlling Authorities to implement…
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Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Management Managing Director on whether the rental market can meet the demand from migration
How long can the rental market meet demand for migrants? Stats NZ data shows 245,600 migrants arrived here in the year to October; a new record. Net migration…
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Tim Dower: Bit of an about-turn on immigration from the PM
Bit of an about-turn on immigration from the Prime Minister. Christopher Luxon now says the current numbers are unsustainable, and the Government expects it to…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on gas demand outstripping supply by 2025
Gas demand could outstrip supply by 2025, causing an energy shortfall. The Gas Industry Company's latest research shows renewable supply options are on the…
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Michael Johnston: New Zealand Initiative research fellow on delaying the introduction of new maths and literacy tests as an NCEA requirement
The previous Government's plans to introduce new maths and literacy tests as an NCEA requirement from 2026 have been delayed. Trial runs of those tests have…
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Alan McDonald: The Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the expansion of 90 Day work trials
All employers will soon be able to use 90 Day Work Trials, which the previous Labour government restricted to small businesses. The new Government is passing a…
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the Australian Government looking to increase the difficulty of overseas migration to the country
Migrating to Australia is set to get more difficult. The Australian Government is looking to halve overseas migration to 250,000 by 2025 after a record number…
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Chris Bullen: New Regulations May Make It Harder For Smokers To Switch To Vapes
Vape retailers are selling higher strength vapes at lower prices - before new rules kick in. From next Thursday, disposable vapes can't be sold, unless they…
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Tim Dower: We've Created A Whole New Class Of Addicts
There's a fire sale underway at the vape retailers, and some pretty arresting advertising lines are being used. “Stock up while you still can” ... “Get them…
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Parliment Will Sit Under Urgency This Week As Govt Push Through First Changes
Parliament will sit under urgency this week - with the new government pushing through the first changes in its 100 day plan. Part of this is repealing Fair Pay…
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Tim Dower: Mitchell's letter wasn't meddling, it was managing
Now we've had a full day to digest Mark Mitchell's letter to the Police Commissioner, was he actually out of line to release that? His Labour predecessor said…
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Sandra Grey: Tertiary Education Union National Secretary on the decision to disestablish Te Pukenga
Anger at the Government's decision to disestablish tertiary education programme Te Pukenga. Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds announced the…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the second day of Boris Johnson's appearance before the UK's Covid-19 Inquiry
A grilling over Boris Johnson's decisions during the pandemic on the second day of his appearance before the UK's Covid-19 inquiry. It's heard evidence from…
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Katie Wesney: Enable Me Head Strategic Coach recommends thoroughly checking where your money is going to save money
Take stock of what you have and save a little where you can. That's the advice of one financial coach to those feeling the squeeze. ASB is predicting a $70…
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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the wording in the Government's call for a ceasefire in Gaza
The Government's being told phrasing in its call for an end to violence in Gaza needs to pack a stronger punch. All parties in the House have supported a…